Eric Rosenberg, is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, California. He holds an undergraduate finance degree, an MBA in finance, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). He is an expert in banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, business finance, and financial fraud and security.

Eric Rosenberg

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Eric Rosenberg, is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, California. He holds an undergraduate finance degree, an MBA in finance, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). He is an expert in banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, business finance, and financial fraud and security.

He has professional experience as a bank manager and nearly a decade in corporate finance and accounting. His work has appeared in many online publications, including USA Today, Forbes, Time, Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Investopedia, and U.S. News & World Report.

Expertise

Mortgage
Personal Finance

Education

MBA – Finance, University of Denver

BSBA – Finance, University of Colorado

Certificate in International Business, University of Colorado

Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), National Financial Educators Council

Recent Articles

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How to buy a house in Colorado

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Using a HELOC for a down payment on a second home

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Average closing costs in Pennsylvania

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What is a tangible net benefit?

Tangible net benefits, or net tangible benefits, are advantageous gains you get by refinancing. Learn more about how you can benefit from refinancing here.

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How to get a mortgage with a seasonal income

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A complete guide to mortgage REITs

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How to find a home inspector

Hiring a qualified home inspector can save you thousands of dollars down the road. Learn what credentials to look for and how to find a good home inspector.<...

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Foreclosure: What it means and how to avoid it

If you’re behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure, you still have ways to avoid losing your home. Learn how to confidently navigate this legal proc...

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USDA loan closing costs: What they cover and how to pay them

Learn about USDA loan closing costs, what they include, who pays them, and how to roll them into your loan or get them covered so you can leverage this loan.

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